15:30 Newscast July 31

A Slidell man is facing a murder charge after a domestic disturbance ended in a fatal stabbing. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River was arguing with his fiancé when her uncle tried to intervene and was stabbed by the suspect. He says his shows domestic violence is a serious issue.

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Thibodaux is booked with second degree murder.

A former Livingston Parish teacher admits to having a sexual relationship with a teen student. 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to five years. But District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says Pendarvis might not serve any time in jail.

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The EPA proposes adding a contaminated site in Deridder to the Superfund National Priorities Site. Greg Langley with the state Department of Environmental Quality says the American Creosote Deridder site was used to treat lumber in the early 1900s. He says it took decades to realize the negative effects of the creosote.

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If added to the list, the site would be in line to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Elementary students in kindergarten through fifth grade will begin learning about litter prevention because of a new law that takes effect tomorrow. Keep Louisiana Beautiful executive Director Susan Russell says the younger generation has to deal with waste management in ways older people never have.

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PM LRN Newscall

New litter laws take effect tomorrow. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Michelle Southern reports…:

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New laws take effect tomorrow that seek to curb the litter problem in Louisiana. One law lowers the fine for littering from $1,000 to $900. Fines for littering were doubled in 2015, which triggered jury trial provisions that made enforcement less likely. Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell hopes reducing the fine will lead to better enforcement of litter laws.

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The law also increases the community service penalty for littering. First offense penalties double from 8 to 16 hours, and second offense increase from 16 hours to 20 hours. Russell hopes requiring litterers to pick up trash will discourage them from littering again.

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Another law requires litter prevention to be taught in schools from kindergarten through fifth grade. Russell says educating our youth is a great way to address the litter problem. She says the younger generation has to deal with waste management in ways that older people never have.

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The U.S Environmental Protection Agency has proposed adding the American Creosote Deridder, an environmentally contaminated site in Deridder, to the Superfund National Priorities Site. Greg Langley with the state Department of Environmental Quality says once this Beauregard Parish site is added to the list, it’s in line to receive federal funding that can go towards cleanup efforts.

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The state currently has 27 other Superfund sites. Langley says they don’t know when the funds will become available but this is a step in the right direction for getting the area cleaned up. He says the creosote was originally used on the timber to make it last longer and protect it from insects but…

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The federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry links Creosote to blisters on the skin, damage to vital organs and stomach pains. Langley says the site in Beauregard Parish was used to treat lumber from the 1920s to the 1940s. He says it took decades to realize the negative impact of the creosote.

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Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says officers learned that the suspect, 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River, was arguing with his fiance, and threatening to stab others in the house..:

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Seuzeneau says the uncle died at the scene, and Thibodeaux fled to Mississippi where he was caught last night…:

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Seuzeneau says the message here remains that domestic violence is a very serious issue…:

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(Thibodeaux was booked with second degree murder and more charges are expected to be filed.)

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It was a deadly weekend in Baton Rouge, as multiple people have died from violence in the Capitol City. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says two teens were killed when a drug deal went wrong on Sunday evening.

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The victims are identified as 19-year-old Kenyi Kolok and 18-year-old Orenthean Daniels. Coppola says police are working to determine if a third suspect was involved.

A woman was found stabbed to death in a home on Sunday morning. Coppola says detectives are working to identify a suspect in the death of 41-year-old Sara Hernandez.

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Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities.

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A former Livingston Parish teacher admits to having a sexual relationship with a teen a student. 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis pleaded guilty to all charges against her and sentenced to five years. But District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says Pendarvis might not serve any time in jail…

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Perrilloux says Pendarvis is also required to participate in a two year program for sexual offenders offered by the Department of Corrections. He says because Pendarvis pleaded guilty, the victim is not required to testify in court.

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Pendarvis was arrested last June when police discovered her relationship was with a 15-year-old student at Walker Freshman High School. Perrilloux says she pleaded guilty to all charges.

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14:30 LRN Newscast July 31

A former Livingston Parish school teacher pleads guilty to having sex with a teen student. District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says because 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis pleaded guilty, the victim is not required to testify in court…
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Perrilloux says Pendarvis received a suspended five-year prison sentenence and must register as a sex offender for 15 years.

An old timber treatment site called American Cresote DeRidder in Beauregard Parish has been nominated as a Superfund site. This means the location could receive federal funds for cleanup. Department of Environmental Quality spokesperson Greg Langley says creosote was used on the timber to make it last longer and protect it from insects but it’s also harmful to humans…
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The treatment of the lumber took place from the 1920s to 1940s.

Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Baton Rouge authorities are trying to determine who stabbed a woman who was found dead in a home on Goodwood Boulevard yesterday morning. Sergeant Don Coppola…
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The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Sara Hernandez.

13:30 Newscast, July 31st, 2017

New litter laws take effect tomorrow. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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It was a deadly weekend in Baton Rouge. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says two teens were killed when a drug deal went wrong on Sunday evening..:
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He says a woman was also found stabbed to death in a home on Sunday morning.

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency has proposed adding the American Creosote Deridder, an environmentally contaminated site, to the Superfund National Priorities Site. Louisiana DEQ spokesman Greg Langley says once this Beauregard Parish site is added to the list, it’s in line to receive federal funding that can go towards cleanup:
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The state currently has 27 other Superfund sites.

Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says officers learned that the suspect, 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River, was arguing with his fiance, and threatening to stab others in the house..:
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Evans died. Thibodeaux charged with second degree murder.

 

12:30 Newscast, July 31st, 2017

New laws take effect tomorrow that seek to curb the litter problem in Louisiana. One law lowers the fine for littering from $1,000 to $900. Fines for littering were doubled in 2015, which triggered jury trial provisions that made enforcement less likely….:
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That’s Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell.

Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says officers learned that the suspect, 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River, was arguing with his fiance, and threatening to stab others in the house including the fiance’s uncle who died at the scene. Thibodeaux is charged with second degree murder.

Tomorrow, Lafayette becomes the 11th Louisiana city to prohibit smoking in bars, clubs and public places as the ban takes effect..:
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11:40 LRN Sportscast July 31

Ed Orgeron is beginning his first full season as LSU’s head coach and he’s excited about a lot of things, especially with his offensive coordinator…
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For the first time ever, LSU will have two number 18s on the field. Former walk-on fullback J.D Moore will join senior defensive end Christian LaCouture as the two players who will 18, which has become synonymous with success both on and off the field.

Fall camp underway for the Ragin Cajuns as well. UL Lafayette Head Coach Mark Hudspeth is looking for someone to replace dynamic running back Elijah McGuire…
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At Saints camp, second-year lineman David Onyemata is running with the first team at defensive tackle, opposite of last year’s first round pick Sheldon Rankins. Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen on Onyematta, who could take Nick Fairley’s place…
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Louisiana Tech had its first practice of fall camp last night at midnight. Head Coach Skip Holtz….
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Tech is the preseason pick to make it back to the Conference USA championship game.

11:30 Newscast, July 31st, 2017

A report by the Center for American Progress finds a gun is stolen from a private owner every 67 minutes in Louisiana….:
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It was a deadly weekend in Baton Rouge. Cops say two teens are dead after a shooting Sunday that police believe happened after a dispute over a drug transaction. Investigators believe 19-year-old Kenyi Kolok met 18-year-old Orenthean Daniels to conduct a deal that went wrong. Police said Kolok died on the scene from an apparent gunshot wound, and Daniels was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries also.

The LSU football team reported to campus on Sunday as the Tigers are set to open its first training camp under head coach Ed Orgeron. Coach O says he’s eager to see how it all comes together…:
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Preseason camp will be closed off to the media through at least mid-August.

Beginning tomorrow, smoking will no longer be permitted at bars in Lafayette, as a ban approved by the city-parish council goes into effect. CEO of the Smoking Cessation Trust Mike Rogers hopes as smokers run out of places to light up, they’ll decide to quit…:
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Lafayette is the 11th Louisiana city to ban smoking in bars.

 

10:30 Newscast July 31

Tomorrow Lafayette becomes the 11th Louisiana city to ban smoking in bars. CEO of the Smoking Cessation Trust Mike Rogers says as more and more bans are enacted around the state, they’re seeing more smokers trying to kick the habit.

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Opponents to the ban call it government overreach.

According to the Center for American Progress, a gun is stolen from a private Louisiana gun owner every 67 minutes. Vice president of guns and crime policy Chelsea Parsons says the Bayou State ranks in the top 15 states for stolen firearms.

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The FBI finds 718 guns were stolen in the state between 2012 and 2016.

Walnuts may promote better health according to research from LSU Health New Orleans. Researcher Dr. Lauri Byerley says walnuts can help promote good bacteria growth in your digestive organs.

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Byerley says a diverse bacteria community in the gut can lead to better health.

Football season is just around the corner, and the LSU Tigers are gearing up with their first practice today. Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s excited about his first full season at the helm and his new offensive coordinator.

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09:30 Newscast, July 31st, 2017

A gun is stolen from a private owner every 67 minutes in Louisiana, according to the Center for American Progress. The non-profit’s Vice President of Guns and Crime Policy, Chelsea Parsons, told the Jim Engster Show that there are some common sense policy changes that could help prevent these thefts…:
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She says Louisiana is in the top 15 states for the most firearms stolen.

Beginning tomorrow, smoking will no longer be permitted at bars in Lafayette, as a ban approved by the city-parish council goes into effect. CEO of the Smoking Cessation Trust Mike Rogers hopes as smokers run out of places to light up, they’ll decide to quit…:
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Lafayette is the 11th Louisiana city to ban smoking in bars.

LSU returns to the practice field this afternoon as the first full season with head coach Ed Orgeron at the helm begins….:
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Research from LSU Health New Orleans suggests walnuts may promote health by helping good bacteria grow in your gut. Lead researcher Dr. Lauri Byerley says that doesn’t mean eating more walnuts will lead to better health, but that people who eat them tend to eat healthier in general:
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08:30 Newscast, July 31st, 2017

Tomorrow, Lafayette becomes the 11th Louisiana city to prohibit smoking in bars, clubs and public places as the ban takes effect…:
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Louisiana is in the top 15 states for having the most firearms stolen. The Center for American Progress’s Vice President of Guns and Crime Policy, Chelsea Parsons, says the ATF is extremely worried about this growing problem and hopes to implement new protections…:
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The LSU football team reported to campus on Sunday as the Tigers are set to open its first training camp under head coach Ed Orgeron. Coach O says he’s eager to see how it all comes together…:
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Preseason camp will be closed off to the media through at least mid-August.

The Slidell Police Department says a suspect is in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing which occurred Sunday. They say cops were called to the home in reference to a domestic disturbance and found one person stabbed who later died. Additional details are slated to be released today.

Tropical Depression No. 6 in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida is now Tropical Storm Emily. As of the National Weather Service 8 a.m. advisory Emily was about 45 miles west northwest of Tampa and is expected to swing northeast tonight into Tuesday.